unidentified doodoo outside...

jtt

Member
Im originally from California, but 4 months ago I took a job here in a very rural part of Georgia. Ive learned many new things, been introduced to many new types of snakes and spiders. Ive eaten Venison for the first time. Its been an interesting experience.
This morning, I went to take the dog outside to go potty. We live on a 14 acre property thats mostly forest, in a town thats also mostly forest. Lots of Deer here, Ive seen lots of huge pigs, and tons of stray dogs. But this morning in our backyard, I found two gigantic loads of feces. The sheer size of them would indicate an animal no smaller than big foot himself. In fact, these loads were so large, it was like sasquatch had chowed down on too much taco bell and had expelled it... twice.
I hope I am not breaking any forum rules by talking about this, but honestly I am a little scared. I dont want to take the dog to pee in the morning and get malled by a frickin grizzly, nor do I want my dog to get attacked by a boar the size of my car. The poo was obviously fresh, wet, and did not conform to a log or pellet shape. I actually did take a picture of it to show to one of my georgia wildlife friends and he was stumped, had no idea what kind of animal it could have come from. There was no grass bits in it to indicate a cow or other grass eating animal... Im stumped. What scares me is that It was still very fresh when I went outside, meaning I just missed a huge animal. Had I woken up 15 minutes earlier I might have been face to face with the triceratops that left it.
Anyone have any theories? any guesses on what kind of animal it is or could be?
or if you have a strong stomach and youre a wildlife expert... or at least a poo identifying expert.... you can PM me and I will email you a picture of it so you can see for yourself.
Note: Mods, I dont know if this kind of subject is allowed on the boards, but if its not let me know and Ill happily edit it down. Im honestly trying to get information, Im not trying to be juvenile, and posting pictures of poo or talking about my own poo or anything. There is a definite sign of some kind of wildlife beast outside my house and beach boys from california dont know how to deal with it...
 

bigarn

Active Member
I've heard that parts of Georgia have been over run by huge wild boar!! Hogzilla for instance. My guess is wild boar!
 

mrdc

Active Member
Wild boar are notorious in GA and can get huge! We hunt them once a year down near Fort Benning to lower their population. Deer can get really big too. You won't see a grizzly but there are black bear in GA but I have only seen one in 37 years. Humans can drop some big loads too!!
 

lovethesea

Active Member
Originally Posted by JTT
http:///forum/post/3290823
The sheer size of them would indicate an animal no smaller than big foot himself. In fact, these loads were so large, it was like sasquatch had chowed down on too much taco bell and had expelled it... twice.
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my dad lives in NE Georgia and wild boar are everywher. With that said, what you are describing, sounds abnormally HUGE
 

reefraff

Active Member
Could be black bear which are the only kind in GA I think. As bears go they are wimps unless you come across a sow with cubs. Just make lots of noise when you are out and about and it shouldn't be an issue. I'd rather come on one of those than Hogzilla's little brother.
 

jtt

Member
Still waiting for a response from a mod if its ok to post a picture of the dung on here... Ive done some research and it had no berries, fruits, nuts, or anything else organic that was distinguishable, and black bear would definitely have some kind of fruit bits in it.
 

reefraff

Active Member
Could have been from Bubba across the field, sometimes when he gets into his granny's arthritis elixir he tends to wander.
 

scsinet

Active Member
I've taken to the outdoors in recent years, and around here, let me just say that I do not go into the woods without a sidearm.
If it is a bear, you'll likely never see it, they'll run off long before you see or hear them. However, if it's a wild boar, they can get incredibly aggressive and really stand their ground. In rural areas, you also need to worry about feral dogs and bobcats. Coyotes are also everywhere, but will likely steer well clear of humans. Because of boars, I carry a .40 minimum when out in the woods, even if I have a rifle with me for hunting. Luckily I've never had to use it.
 

scsinet

Active Member
Originally Posted by JTT
http:///forum/post/3290917
Still waiting for a response from a mod if its ok to post a picture of the dung on here... Ive done some research and it had no berries, fruits, nuts, or anything else organic that was distinguishable, and black bear would definitely have some kind of fruit bits in it.
I don't know of any specific rule. If it were just me here, I'd say post it as long as it doesn't devolve the thread into toilet humor, but I can't speak for the others. I liked your idea of sending it via PM... that is probably safest. So I guess I'm not really saying yes or no. I don't think it's so much the picture as the type of "talk" it invites, but others may feel that such pictures go against the family friendly atmosphere...
 

flower

Well-Known Member

I can't imagine trying to figure out the critter by its poop...look around for foot prints, something that poops that big had to leave an imprint.
 

bionicarm

Active Member
Personally, I think the whole experience is a little overblown. You're concerned about some large animal that's walking around your yard, and apparently has you upset. What did you expect when you moved into a rural area on several acres of property? You encroached into their domain, not the other way around.
What are your options? Stick some motion-sensor security lights around the perimeter of your yard. If a bright light hits most wildlife, especially a boar, they'll usually run off. You could also set traps to try and capture them. Also ask around your neighborhood. See if anyone else has seen Hogzilla. I'd personally set myself up a deer stand and wait for the sucker to show up again. If it's as big as you claim, you could be eating "High on the Hog" for quite sometime if you manage to kill it. If you're not into hunting wild game, check your area for local hunting clubs. I know guys that would come to your property and kill the thing for free, as long as they can have the meat.
 

lovethesea

Active Member
Originally Posted by bionicarm
http:///forum/post/3290982
Personally, I think the whole experience is a little overblown. .

nope, I doubt it is. he is just curious as most "city" people would be.....I mean the biggest thing you see in the city as far as poop goes is well....the biggest dog in the hood. My dad lives in NE GA in the middle of what seems like nowhere. I am not thrilled about even going to my car when we leave at night. Boar, deer, SNAKES!!!!!!! and soooooooo dark. I mean the kind of dark you can't see your own hands.

Did I mention SNAKES?????
 

meowzer

Moderator
LOL...when I first moved to OK from NY.....MAN was i in for some surprises....even the bugs are scary....LOL
I never go out in the woods w/o a gun.............
 
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